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N8800-122F/132F, EXP320J NEC Express5800/320Fd-LR N8800-123F/133F, EXP320K NEC Express5800/320Fd-MR User's Guide (Setup) 4th Edition 10-2008 856-127506-102-D...
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The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.
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Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary. Safety Indications To use NEC Express5800 series safely, follow the instructions in this User's Guide. This guide explains components that pose a danger, types of dangers caused by failing to follow the instructions, and actions taken to prevent them;...
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Symbols and its descriptions used in this User’s Guide and warning labels are as follows: Attention Indicates a risk of an electric shock. Indicates a risk of a personal injury due to heat. Indicates a risk of catching your fingers. Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke.
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Mandatory actions Unplug the server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire. Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein. Make sure to follow the instructions. For detailed notes to set up the machine safely, refer to “NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING” on page 1-2.
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Trademarks and Patents NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO and DianaScope are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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(5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damage arising from the use of this manual regardless of (4) above.
“high performance,” “scalability,” and “general versatility” provided by NEC Express5800 series. In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure non-stop running; operation will be moved smoothly from one module to the other, minimizing damage to it.
Something you need to make sure when using the server or software Helpful information, something useful to know TIPS: About our Web Service Information on NEC Express5800/ft series including modification modules is also available on our web site, NEC Express5800 Web Site Asia Pacific: http://www.nec.co.jp/express/index.html...
Contents Preface..........................ii 開始............................ii About This User’s Guide....................iii How to Use This User's Guide..................iii Additional Symbols ......................iii About our Web Service..................... iii 關於正式文本 ........................iv 正式文本讀方法 ........................ iv 關於本文中的記號......................iv 關於正式文本的再購買...................... iv CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING ..................1-1 在使用前 ..........................1-2 NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING..................1-3 Warning Label ........................1-3 為了把有為了安全對待的注...
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Installing the device to the rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99)......... 3-5 Unmounting the device from the rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99) ......3-12 INSTALLING the Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-002) ..........3-13 Connect peripheral devices to NEC Express5800/ft series........3-18 CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS SETUP..................4-1 SETUP FLOW ........................4-3 Step 1: Procedure to Install and Reinstall OS ..............
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Step 8: Update Software ....................4-45 Step 9: Connect and Configure Options ..............4-46 Step 10: Create Volume ....................4-47 Step 11: Set Network for NEC ESMPRO Agent ............4-48 Step 12: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function ............4-50 Step 13: Make Settings for Failure Management ............4-51 Set Memory Dump (Debug Information) ..............4-51...
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Installing ft Server Control Software ................6-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................6-15 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ..............6-15 Problems with Windows Setup ..................6-16 Problems with Express Setup..................6-18 Problems with NEC ESMPRO Setup................6-19 Problems with System Repair..................6-20 APPENDIX A ABOUT SERVICES .................A-1...
Chapter 1 Before Using This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server, the main unit and its accessories. Go through this chapter before you start setup of the product.
Before Using 1-3 NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely. Warning Label Warning label is placed in the certain part of the system so that the user stays alert to possible risks. Do not remove or damage the label.
This equipment is not intended for use in controlling or use with facilities or systems where human lives are involved or high reliability is required, including medical devices or nuclear, aerospace, transportation, and traffic control facilities. NEC assumes no liability for any accidents or damage to physical assets resulting from the use of this equipment in such systems or facilities.
1-6 Before Using Use of Power Supply and Power Cord WARNING Do not handle power plugs with a wet hand. Do not plug/unplug power cords with a wet hand. There is a risk of an electric shock. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
: sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia and/or ozone. Avoid installing NEC Express5800/ft series in a dusty environment or one that may be exposed to corrosive materials such as sodium chloride and/or sulfur.
1-8 Before Using Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Unless described herein, never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire as well as malfunction. Do not look into the DVD-ROM drive.
Before Using 1-9 CAUTION Protect the unused connectors with the protective cap. The unused power cord connectors are covered with the protective cap to prevent short circuits and electrical hazards. When removing the power cord connector from the internal devices, attach the protective cap to the connector. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.
1-10 Before Using Rack-mount Model WARNING Do not install the server on a nonconforming rack. Install the server on a 19-inch rack conforming to the EIA standard. Do not use the server without a rack or install it on a nonconforming rack. The server may not function properly, and there is a risk of damage to physical assets or injuries.
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Before Using 1-11 CAUTION Do not install excessive wiring. To prevent burns, fires, and damage to the server, make sure that the rated load of the power branch circuit is not exceeded. For more information on installation and wiring of power-related facilities, contact your electrician or local power company. Do not pull out a device during operation.
Keep the accessories in a safe place. You will need them when you perform setup, addition of options, or replacement of failed components. To check NEC EXPRESSBUILDER components, see the attached list. Be sure to fill out and mail the software registration card that is shipped with the operating system.
2-2 About Operating System INSTALLING Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions/ Windows Server 2003 For installing an operating system on NEC Express5800/ft series, refer to the below description. IMPORTANT: The NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to install it.
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Drivers and services for achieving duplicated operation NEC ESMPRO Agent The Express Setup program is exclusively used for the NEC Express5800/ft series. To execute the setup program, simply select the item [Express Setup] from the menu displayed when starting the system through the provided “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.”...
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Chapter 3 Installing Server This chapter describes requirements for using the product properly and safely, the setup procedures to make NEC Express5800/ft series ready for use, and how to connect peripherals.
INSTALLATION This section describes installation of NEC Express5800/ft series. Rack-mount Model You can mount NEC Express5800/ft series on a rack that conforms to the EIA standards. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to install it.
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Do not leave more than one device pulled out from the rack. Do not install excessive wiring. Do not install NEC Express5800/ft series in such places as listed below. If you locate racks or install the server in such places, the server may malfunction.
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3-4 Installing Server Place that is close to some equipment that causes power noises (e.g., sparks caused by power-on/off using a relay). If you must install the server close to such equipment, request your sales agent for separate power cabling or noise filter installation.
When the operating temperatures of NEC Express5800/ft series (10 to 35°C) are exceeded, there is a risk of malfunction. You must take adequate precautions and measures for airflow inside the rack as well as in the room so that the internal temperature can be kept within this range during operation.
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3-6 Installing Server Checking the place to install ● Imprinted mark (2 Decide the place (height) to install. To keep imprinted marks for balance, install it as low as you can on the rack. 5Us) 4U (the height To install the rack, the height for 4U is required. for installing this device) Places to install...
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Installing Server 3-7 TIPS: Core nuts (8 pieces) are not included. Use the core nuts that are attached to the rack. If the rack has front and rear doors, read the instruction that comes with the rack, and open them. Install the brackets from the rear side of the rack.
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3-8 Installing Server Fix the core nuts to the front side of the rack. Attach them symmetrically (total: 8 core nuts). Core nuts (top of device) Bottom of device Core nuts Fix a core nut from inside of the rack. Hook either of the clips of the core nut to a square hole of the rack, and hook the other clip to a hole by a flat-blade screwdriver.
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Installing Server 3-9 Tentatively fasten the washers and plate Washers and plate screws (short) screws (short) to the 4 places on the front and back sides (total: 8) from the rear. Washers and plate screws (short) Fasten tightly the washers and round screws (long) to the 2 places on the left and right sides (total: 4) from the front.
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3-10 Installing Server Fasten tightly the 4 round screws on the back side and the 8 plate screws on the side panels (which you fastened tentatively). Panhead screws on the side panels Plate screws on the side panels Plate screws on the side panels Mount the CPU/IO module 0.
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Installing Server 3-11 Fasten the levers on the left and right sides with screws. 10. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way.
3-12 Installing Server Unmounting the device from the rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99) Follow the steps below and unmount the device from the rack. CAUTION Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a burn, personal injury, or damage to physical assets. For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling“...
Installing Server 3-13 INSTALLING the Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-002) This section describes how to install the rack-mount model of NEC Express5800/ft series without using the dedicated rack. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to install it.
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3-14 Installing Server Do not install NEC Express5800/ft series in such places as listed below. Otherwise, the server may malfunction. Place where temperatures change widely (near a heater, air conditioner, or refrigerator). Place that is subject to intense vibration. Place where corrosive gas (sodium chloride, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, or ozone) is generated, or a place that is close to chemicals or exposed to chemicals.
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Installing Server 3-15 Steps to Install the Rack-mount Model to the Tower Conversion Kit Follow the procedure below to install the devices to the tower conversion kit. Open the front door of the tower conversion kit. If the door is locked, use the server-accessory key to unlock.
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3-16 Installing Server Fix the bracket with four washers and countersunk screws (long ones), two at the top and two at the bottom. Fix the bracket with 4 washers and countersunk screws. See the figure on the right for where to fix the screws (2 screws for the backside on the top, and 2 for the bottom of the tower conversion kit).
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Installing Server 3-17 Lock lever If it becomes rocked and cannot insert any further, push and keep the rock lever to the left as push the device further inside. Close the lever on the top and the bottom of the device. Fix the device to the bracket with clinchers.
To connect a third-party peripheral device or interface cable to the server, check with your sales agent to see if they are compatible with NEC Express5800/ft series. Some third-party devices may not be used with the server.
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Installing Server 3-19 IMPORTANT: Connection of optional devices In the case of standard configuration, you need to complete setup of the operating system before mounting optional PCI cards or hard disks that you purchased separately. If N8803-035 is mounted, be sure to connect cables to the FC array unit before going on to the next step.
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3-20 Installing Server Rotate the stopper clockwise, and insert the power cords to the AC inlets of the power unit. Connect the plug at the other end of the power cord to a wall outlet with parallel double-pole grounds provided or to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Windows Setup 4-1 Chapter 4 Windows Setup This chapter describes procedures such as configuring OS Boot Monitoring function, setting dual LAN configuration, and setting dual disk configuration.
Installing Windows Server 2003 Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to install/reinstall Windows Server 2003. “Express Setup” is the setup program that is specific to NEC Express5800/ft series. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, a server accessory, runs this setup program. Express Setup enables automatic install of Windows Server 2003 and other various utilities.
SETUP FLOW This flow chart illustrates the flow of the setup Step 1 Start the OS reinstallation setup procedure procedures for the NEC Express5800/320Fd-MR. Step 2 Prepare the OS reinstallation setup Step 3 Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function Windows Server 2003 (Express Setup)
OS for reinstallation, you must back up the important data in the data partition first and then start “Express Setup.” Do not apply service packs to NEC Express5800/ft series based on your judgment. If you want to apply service packs, contact your sales agent for the latest application and apply service packs to NEC Express5800/ft series.
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Windows Setup 4-5 Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2 32-bit Enterprise Edition Disk2 (One set consists of two disks.) Windows Server 2003 Service Pack CD-ROM It is recommended to apply the latest service pack supported by ft Server. User’s Guide (Setup) (this manual) User’s Guide IMPORTANT: About the latest release of ft Server Control Software and purchase of the latest...
4-6 Windows Setup Size of the Partition to be Created For Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions: The required minimum size of a partition to install the system can be obtained from the following formula: Size required for installation + paging file size + dump file size Size required for installation = 5,900MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) = size of memory mounted* ×...
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Windows Setup 4-7 The mounted memory size means the total of memory installed on a single CPU/IO TIPS: module. For example, if memory of 1GB is mounted, the required minimum partition size obtained from the above formula is as follows: 5,300MB + (1024MB ×...
Before starting Express Setup, be sure to do the following. You can set up properly only when you make those preparations. 2-1: Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below: Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series. •...
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Execute the operation to be taken when AC power supply is turned off. When the AC power is off (The power cord is not plugged into the outlet) Connect the power cords to NEC Express5800/ft series in the following order: Connect the power cord to the AC inlet A connector.
For details of operations for BIOS Setup Utility and parameters, see the separate volume of User’s Guide. Procedure for Changing BIOS settings Turn on the display and the peripheral equipment connected to the NEC Express5800/ft series. CHECK: If the power cords are connected to a power controller like a UPS, make sure that it is powered on.
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After a while, the “NEC” logo will appear on the screen. While the “NEC” logo is displayed on the screen, NEC Express5800/ft series performs a power-on self test (POST) to check itself. For details, see the separate volume of User’s Guide.
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4-12 Windows Setup When the message “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” or “Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to boot from Network” is displayed on the display screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility “SETUP” starts and the Main menu is displayed on the screen. Example: ftServer Setup Main...
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Windows Setup 4-13 Move the cursor onto “Server” and select “Server.” The Server menu will be displayed: ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Management Console Redirection Additional setup Event Log Configuration menu to view Monitoring Configuration server management features.
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4-14 Windows Setup Move the cursor onto “OS Boot Monitoring” and press Enter. Parameters will be displayed. Among the parameters, choose “Disabled” and press Enter. The current display of the configuration for OS Boot Monitoring will be changed to “Disabled.” ftServer Setup Main Advanced...
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Windows Setup 4-15 Press the Esc key to go back to the Server menu, and then move the cursor and select “Exit” to display the Exit menu. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults...
Step 4A : Start Express Setup Set up with the Express Setup functions of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. “Express Setup” is a setup method for NEC Express5800 series that allows configuration of hardware internal parameters and status and installation of OS (Windows Server 2003) and various utilities in seamless manners by using “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER”...
Windows Setup 4-17 Flow of Setup Procedures The following flow chart illustrates the setup procedures for Express Setup. Loading parameters (Step 2) Skip Next Select the operating system (Step 3) Next RAID configuration (Step 4) Next Windows Confirm Setting / Input (Step 5 to 10) Next Save parameters (Step 11) Next...
2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. 3. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.)
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Windows Setup 4-19 5. [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters]. (2) Click [Next]. NOTE: If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item. [When you load parameters] (1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file.
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4-20 Windows Setup 7. Enter the setting of a logical drive. [Enter RAID settings] steps are displayed. Retain the default value, and click [Next]. 8. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next].
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Windows Setup 4-21 You cannot reinstall the system with the existing partition that is upgraded to Dynamic Disk remained. Do not select “Use existing partitions” at “Windows system drive settings.” 9. Enter the user information and client license mode. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed.
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4-22 Windows Setup 10. Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed. Retain the default value, and click [Next]. 11. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Retain the default value, and click [Next].
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Windows Setup 4-23 13. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Retain the default value, and click [Next]. 14. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters, set free formatted floppy disk.
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[Perform] in [Start Express setup] step. 16. Remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup y using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
Select this procedure when the NEC Express5800 series is the only computer for creating Windows Server2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER. If Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions operates on the NEC Express5800, you can also select [Create from the menu start by auto-run] described later.
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The procedure is as follows: Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Start the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. The menu launches. Click [Create drive disk (for Windows)], and select [OEM-Disk for Widows Server 2003 x64 Edition].
After loading the backup CD-ROM DISC 1 or the Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition DISC 1 into the optical disc drive, reset (Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> +<Del>), or power off to reboot the NEC Express5800 series. System launches from the CD-ROM, and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts. IMPORTANT: When a bootable OS is already installed on the HDD, press <Enter>...
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4-28 Windows Setup Press <S> key when the right message appears. The right message appears. Set Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER floppy disk into the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. SCSI adapter list appears. Select [Stratus Virtual Disk Driver], then press <Enter>. Go back to the step 5 screen and press <Enter>.
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14. Follow the steps below to update the system. Do not input or output data during the update process. a) After logging on to the system as a user with the Administrative account, insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the drive of the server.
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After logging on to the system as a user with the Administrative account, insert the “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of the server. b) The menu screen starts up. Click [Setup software] and select [ft Server Control Software] on the menu.
“ft Server Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM” and apply the update. 16. For how to install NEC ESMPRO/ServerAgent, see “NEC ESMPRO Agent”(Page 5-3). IMPORTANT: Make sure that “System Update” is applied and that “ft Server Control Software” and “NEC ESMPRO Agent” are installed. Follow Step5. Changing Drive Letters...
The NEC Express5800/ft series builds a duplex LAN configuration by using “Stratus emb-EB 2-Port Gigabit Adapter” mounted as standard on the CPU/IO module and extended PCI slot “NEC MT Gigabit Adapter,” “NEC MF Gigabit Adapter,” and “Stratus U575 Dual Port Copper Gigabit Adapter.”...
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4-34 Windows Setup communicates on the network. Regarding the path redundancy, you need to construct the environment by using the spanning tree not only on the server side but also on the switch side. You need to set the priority of the switch so that the path through the primary adapter is available even when a switch on the path is broken and the path information is updated.
Setup The following describes the procedure to set duplex LAN configuration. The procedure to set the duplex LAN configuration of the example 1 in “NEC Express5800/ft Series Duplication Rule” above is explained. To set the duplex LAN configuration, log on as “Administrator” or a member of the group “Administrators.”...
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4-36 Windows Setup Select one target network adapter, right-click on it and select [Properties] from the displayed menu to display the Properties window. Select the [Teaming] tab in the Properties window. Check the radio button of [Team with other adapters] and click [New Team…].
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Windows Setup 4-37 Enter the team name, and click [Next >]. Select the check boxes of the adapters you want to include to the team, and click [Next>]. Select “Adapter Fault Tolerance” or “Adaptive Load Balancing” or “Switch Fault Tolerance” as a team mode. (Usually select “Adapter Fault Tolerance.”) Click [Next >].
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4-38 Windows Setup Click [Finish]. Start a command prompt, and confirm the physical MAC address of the team adapter with ipconfig /all. Select the team adapter that has been set, right-click on it and select [Properties] from the menu displayed to display the Properties window.
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Windows Setup 4-39 Select the [Advanced] tab in the Properties window. Select [Locally Administered Address] from the [Settings] list box, and enter the MAC address of team adapter that you have checked in the [Value:] text box, and click [OK]. Set the probe setting disabled when a team of two adapters is configured.
4-40 Windows Setup Step 7: Set Dual Disk Configuration NEC Express5800/ft series secures data by setting dual disk configuration using “RDR (Rapid Disk Resync) function.” Be sure to make dual disk settings by referring to the procedure. IMPORTANT: • Set dual disk configuration by the RDR (Rapid Disk Resync) function. If you want to use other disk management tool (e.g.
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RDR can only be set on the basic disk inserted into the built-in slot of NEC Express5800/ft series. It cannot be set on the dynamic disk. For the disk on which RDR is set, use the products with the same serial number.
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4-42 Windows Setup Start RDR Utility by goint to [Start] - [All Programs] -[RDR] - [RDR Utility]. IMPORTANT: If the [Disk Condition] of the OS-installed disk(the slot 1 of the PCI module 0) says “Boot/Configured/Active/Imported,” you do not need to take the procedure 4 to 6. Proceed to the procedure 7.
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Windows Setup 4-43 IMPORTANT: If you set RDR on the disk that includes a system partition or a partition that cannot be unmounted, the message on the right is displayed. Click [Yes]. The system is restarted after 2 minutes. After it is restarted, perform the steps 7and later.
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4-44 Windows Setup Right-click the Slot 1 of the PCI module 1 from the left pane of RDR Utility, and then click [Add Physical Disk To RDR Virtual Disk]. Click [OK].
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Windows Setup 4-45 Check that disk synchronization has been started and the status of the DISK ACCESS LED and RDR Utility display changes as the following table. During synchronization DISK ACCESS RDR Utility Condition Status Synchronization Amber and Simplex source disk blinking Synchronization Amber and...
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4-46 Windows Setup Synchronization completed DISK ACCESS RDR Utility Condition Status Synchronization Green and Duplex source disk blinking Synchronization Green and Duplex destination disk blinking RDR Virtual Disk Duplex None IMPORTANT: - If you have created a new partition on the disk where RDR has been set and which is duplexed, the created partition area is automatically synchronized.
Windows Setup 4-47 Step 8: Update Software If you use ftServer Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM, see “Installing ftServer Control Software” (page 6-12) to update the software. When there are other update modules, apply them in this step.
4-48 Windows Setup Step 9: Connect and Configure Options When there are optional PCI boards or peripheral devices to connect to the main unit, power off the main unit. Then, for connecting them, follow the instructions in “PCI board” in the separate volume of the User’s Guide and the manual of the devices.
Windows Setup 4-49 Step 10: Create Volume For NEC Express5800/ft series, you need to perform mirroring for each disk by the RDR function. If you created a new partition or volume on the disk that has been set RDR and dual configuration, the area is mirrored automatically.
4-50 Windows Setup Step 11: Set Network for NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent is required for continuous operation of the NEC Express5800/ft series. It is automatically installed when you reinstall Windows 2003. To operate NEC ESMPRO Agent, you need to set the SNMP.
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To allow NEC ESMPRO Agent to receive SNMP packets sent from NEC ESMPRO Manager, set the send community name in NEC ESMPRO Manager to be the same as that accepted by the SNMP Service in NEC ESMPRO Agent. Terminate the network setup.
4-52 Windows Setup Step 12: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function Enable the “OS Boot Monitoring” setting which has been switched at “OS Boot Monitoring” (page 4-8). Refer to “Step 3: Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function“ (page 4-8), change to “Enabled,” and set appropriate time (default is 10 min.).
Windows Setup 4-53 Step 13: Make Settings for Failure Management Make the following settings beforehand to ensure quick recovery from failure. You will see the procedure for Windows Server 2003 here; however, you can take the same procedure for Windows Server x64 Editions as well. Set Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section explains the setting for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
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[Complete memory dump], as [Complete memory dump is not displayed on the drop down menu. Specify a disk drive that has a free space of the memory size on the NEC Express5800/ft series +1MB or more.
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Windows Setup 4-55 + 12MB). If the memory is expanded to larger than 2GB, change Write Debugging Information to [Kernel memory dump] before expanding the memory. Size of the debugging information (memory dump) to be collected changes due to the memory increase. Verify how much free space on the hard disk that debugging information is to be written.
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4-56 Windows Setup Click [Settings] in the [Performance] box. The [Performance Options] window appears. Click the [Advanced] tab on the [Performance Options] window.
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Windows Setup 4-57 Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] box. Change the value set for [Initial Size] in the [Paging file size for selected drive] box to the [Recommended] value or more, and then click [Set]. IMPORTANT: Be sure to create the file in the size more than [Recommended] value in the OS partition.
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4-58 Windows Setup Size of the Partition to be Created“ (page 4-6). To be prepared for failure, it is recommended to press the dump button to see if the memory dump can be collected normally beforehand. If the memory has been expanded, re-set the paging file according to the memory size.
Set Dr. Watson Dr. Watson of Windows Server 2003 is a debugger for application errors. When detecting an application error, Dr. Watson diagnoses the NEC Express5800/ft series, and records the diagnostic information (log). Take the following steps to collect diagnostic information: Click [Run...] from [Start].
4-60 Windows Setup Install a Network Monitor A network monitor is useful for examining the causes of network failures and taking the countermeasures. To use the network monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation. It is recommended to install the network monitor before a failure occurs. From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] and click [Add/Remove Windows Programs].
Windows Setup 4-61 If a message is displayed asking you to insert “Windows Server 2003 R2A Enterprise Edition CD-ROM,” follow the instructions on the screen. Close the menu that appears by inserting the CD-ROM. To close the menu, click the [X] mark on the menu.
Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process: Insert the “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD into the optical disk drive of the server, and restart the system. Select [Tool menu].
Chapter 5 Procedures after Completion of Installation This chapter describes how you install management utilities, how you back up system information, and setup of PCs on the network. You may need to confirm these procedures while the system is running.
The provided “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD contains “NEC ESMPRO Agent” for monitoring NEC Express5800/ft series and “NEC ESMPRO Manager” for managing the NEC Express5800/ft series. Install and setup these utilities in the NEC Express5800/ft series or the computer (management PC) that manages the NEC Express5800/ft series.
Make sure that NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed because it is indispensable for continuous operation of NEC Express5800/ft series. To set details about NEC ESMPRO Agent, double-click the [NEC ESMPRO Agent] icon in the [Control Panel] dialog box. The properties dialog box appears for changing the settings.
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Windows Server 2003 SP1 Preparation before Setup Be sure to read the following description before system installation or setup. To operate NEC ESMPRO Agent, you need to make settings of TCP/IP and the SNMP of components associated with TCP/IP. TCP/IP Setting See the Help started from the Start menu for how to set TCP/IP.
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To receive trap from NEC ESMPRO Agent at the NEC ESMPRO Manager machine, both community names should be the same. 5. Click the [Add...] button in [Trap destinations]. After entering the IP address of the NEC ESMPRO Manager machine of the send destination in the [Host name, IP or IPX address] box, click the [Add] button.
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To allow NEC ESMPRO Agent to receive SNMP packets sent from NEC ESMPRO Manager, set the send community name in NEC ESMPRO Manager to be the same as that accepted by the SNMP Service in NEC ESMPRO Agent. 7. Terminate the network setup.
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Installation NEC ESMPRO Agent is automatically installed together with the installation or re-installation of the NEC Express5800/ft series. NEC ESMPRO Agent may be installed manually on the master control menu of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER as follows: Login to the system with user name “Administrator.”...
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[Add or Remove Programs] in Control Panel, and install the new version. The setup program determines the machine type automatically. IMPORTANT: If the setup program is unable to determine the machine model, the setup of NEC ESMPRO Agent will be stopped. Click the [Next] button.
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Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-9 Enter the path in which NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed and click the [Next] button. The NEC ESMPRO Agent module is installed below the ESM directory of the root partition in default. If no problem is found, click the [Next] button without any modification.
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[Start] button, [Setting], and [Control Panel] sequentially to open [Control Panel]. If you double-click the [NEC ESMPRO Agent] icon in [Control Panel], the property dialog box will appear. Modify the setting of each sheet in the dialog box to be fit to the used environment. The notes on setup and the necessary information are explained in “Supplement”...
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The error occurs by InstallShield if the uninstallation is executed with the setting changed, and the uninstallation fails. With using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER: Make the main menu of the NEC ESMPRO setup appear by referring to the section “Install” in this document. Click [NEC ESMPRO Agent].
Notify Monitor When a failing module in the server is to be replaced, NEC ESMPRO Manager enables logical module disconnection from the server and logical installation after module replacement. For the installation of NEC ESMPRO Manager and notes on the operation, see the separate volume...
The following describes how to check the version of ft Server Control Software, which consists of various types of software for fault tolerance. Perform the procedure when you need to check the ft Server Control Software version of the current system before adding units or attachment to NEC Express5800/ft series.
Notes to apply the Windows Service Pack You should not apply service packs other than those listed in “Step 1; Things Required for Setup” of Chapter 4 “WINDOWS SETUP” (page 4-4) in User’s Guide (Setup) on NEC Express5800/ft series by yourself.
Before updating Windows modules by using the Windows Update function on NEC Express5800/ft series, make sure to read the description of each module. Contact NEC sales agent for information about the test status of security patch and QFE on NEC Express5800/ft series. It is strongly recommended to contact NEC sales agent when updating the operating system on NEC Express5800/ft series.
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6-2 Troubleshooting SYSTEM REPAIR If the system cannot be operated by some reason, use Recovery Console to restore the system. However, this method is only recommended to users or administrators who have good knowledge of the system. When you have restored a damaged file by using Recovery Console, always update the system as described later in this chapter.
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Troubleshooting 6-3 2. Environment variable “AllowRemovableMedia” setting IMPORTANT: This setting is made on the Windows Server 2003 Recovery Console when the Windows Server 2003 Recovery Console is in use. This should be set every time when the Recovery Console is started.
FD : Floppy disk CD : CD-ROM Preparation You need a support disk, “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” to start up the Recovery Console. Have “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” ready before starting the Recovery Console.
Troubleshooting 6-5 If you have a computer that runs Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000/XP/ Vista You can also create a “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” by the steps below: Prepare a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the drive of a computer that runs Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP/Vista.
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(b) When the CD-ROM is set, reset the system (press Ctrl + Alt + Delete) or press the power switch to power off and on to reboot the NEC Express5800/ft series. (c) When the following message appears, press any key to start up from the CD-ROM.
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Troubleshooting 6-7 (b) Set the OS-specific “OEM-DISK” and press Enter. (c) Select [Stratus Virtual Disk Driver] and then press Enter. The screen of (a) is displayed again. (d) Select [Stratus Embedded SAS Adapter] and then press Enter. Go back to the screen of the procedure (a), press S key and proceed to the procedure (d).
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6-8 Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: The message shown above does not appear when you have started up the Recovery Console installed on the system. Follow the messages on the screen to start up the Recovery Console. IMPORTANT: When you restored a damaged file using the Recovery Console, update the system described in the next section.
Troubleshooting 6-9 Updating the System IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to update the system. You will need to update the system after you repair the system using Recovery Console. IMPORTANT: Make sure to follow the steps below when you have restored the system by using Recovery Console.
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6-10 Troubleshooting Remove duplications of all the LANs for both onboard and option boards. When dual LAN is disabled, a setup of LAN will be deleted. Note down the setup information. Start Device Manager. Select the team adapter that you want to cancel duplication, and select [Properties] from the menu displayed by right-click, to display the Properties window.
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Follow the steps below to update the system. Do not input or output data during the update process. a) After logging on to the system as a user with the Administrative account, insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the drive of the server.
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6-12 Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: If the message, “Windows - FT Orphaning A disk that is part of a fault-tolerant volume can no longer be accessed” is displayed during the update process, an OS stop error may occur when restarting the OS. If an OS stop error occurs, Hold down the POWER switch, and turn off the system.
After logging on to the system as a user with the Administrative account, insert the “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of the server. b) The menu screen starts up. Click [Setup software] and select [ft Server Control Software] on the menu.
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6-14 Troubleshooting rebooting starts by clicking [OK]. Change this screen to check the message, as the message can hide behind the screen. For using “ft Server Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM” to update ft Server Control Software: After installing the ft Server Control Software, follow the procedure on the setup card attached to the “ft Server Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM”...
Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.
→ ft Server Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM is used to update ft Server Control Software; it may not be shipped with the equipment. (Not included if “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD contains the latest version of software programs at the time of shipment). For the latest release of ft Server Control Software and purchase of the latest version of its ft Server Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM, contact your sales agent.
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Troubleshooting 6-17 Windows can be operated after a setup but each module or PCI board is not duplicated. (Status LED 2 on the CPU/IO module does not light on green). Did you abort the installation during a setup such as by closing a window of the programs that are running? →...
Detach external HDD(s) and run the Express Setup again. Cannot configure the details of network adapter. → You cannot configure the details of network adapter during setup of NEC Express5800/ft servers. You can configure this after the startup of Windows.
[Service Being Deleted…] dialog box. Shutdown the system by using Task Manager or other operation. Then uninstall NEC ESMPRO Agent after the system is started completely. * For installation procedure and detailed explanations on NEC ESMPRO Manager, refer to the online document in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
6-20 Troubleshooting Problems with System Repair “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver…” was not displayed and there was no chance to enter when “When starting Recovery Console from Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM” was performed. Did you press any key when the message “Press any key to boot from CD”...
Appendix A About Services Information on NEC Express5800/ft series is provided the web at NEC Express5800 Web ASIA PACIFIC http://www.nec.co.jp/express/...
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